Nervous System

Over the last decade the function of the glial cells in the nervous system has become much better understood. They do much more than simply support neurons.

Nov 19, 2011 – Kenneth Rosen

The brain has the ability to change even in late adulthood. Learning and environment alters the brain's anatomy and physiology.

Nov 3, 2011 – Larisa Klein

A synapse is the junction between terminal buttons on presynaptic neurons and receptor molecules located on postsynaptic neurons.

May 19, 2011 – Katherine Dowling

Neurons are the elements of the nervous system that send signals in order to communicate information throughout the body.

May 11, 2011 – Katherine Dowling

We may think we know what is going on in our brains but, like the iceberg, much of it lies below the surface.

May 6, 2011 – Hilda Reilly